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Managing and maintaining a tenement building can be difficult. Under One Roof offers an enquiry service that allows you to ask specific questions relating to your building.
Ask the Under One Roof team
Before submitting a question, check the FAQs below to see if you can find the information you need.
If you still have a question, use our enquiry service by completing the form below.
We aim to respond to enquiries as soon as we are able to. We are a small organisation and sometimes require more time.
For general enquiries, contact us at info@underoneroof.scot.
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FAQs
The Under One Roof website has hundreds of articles on all aspects of tenement maintenance and management. If you have a question, make sure to read the articles first, as you may find your answer already on our website.
How do I find out who my neighbours are?
Knowing who your neighbours are can be very helpful. Ownership is public information, so if you don’t know your neighbours or have a factor who can put you in touch with each other, there are other ways to find out. Read more about searching for your co-owners.
What is an owners’ association?
An owners’ association is a formal arrangement between the owners of your building. It arranges regular meetings to discuss how to manage and maintain your building. Learn more about forming an owners’ association.
We can’t agree on a repair, what are our options?
Every owner has a duty to maintain the parts of the tenement that provide support and shelter. If you cannot agree, then there are a number of options you can take yourself or with legal help. Learn more about your options.
What does a factor do?
A factor is employed by the owners of a building to manage the common parts. The factor is there to help owners keep their building up to standard and they work to a legal code. Find out more about factors.
What can we do to keep our tenement building in good condition?
Every tenement is different, however, creating a list of areas to check regularly, such as the common stair, windows, and gutters is a good starting point. Find out more about taking care of your building type.
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The Repairing Standard and upcoming changes
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced a series of updates to the existing Repairing Standard that will be enforceable from 1st March 2024. The Repairing Standard covers the legal and contractual obligations of private landlords to ensure their property or properties meet the minimum physical standard of repair.
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During autumn and winter, tenement buildings and flats often face more common maintenance issues. Keep reading to find out what to look out for to protect your property and maintain its value this winter.
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Ask the Under One Roof team
Before submitting a question, check the FAQs below to see if you can find the information you need.
If you still have a question, use our enquiry service by completing the form below.
We aim to respond to enquiries within five working days, however, as we are a small organisation, we may sometimes require more time.
For general enquiries, contact us at info@underoneroof.scot.
FAQs
The Under One Roof website has hundreds of articles on all aspects of tenement maintenance and management. If you have a question, make sure to read the articles first, as you may find your answer already on our website.
How do I find out who my neighbours are?
Knowing who your neighbours are can be very helpful. Ownership is public information, so if you don’t know your neighbours or have a factor who can put you in touch with each other, there are other ways to find out. Read more about searching for your co-owners.
What is an owners’ association?
An owners’ association is a formal arrangement between the owners of your building. It arranges regular meetings to discuss how to manage and maintain your building. Learn more about forming an owners’ association.
We can’t agree on a repair, what are our options?
Every owner has a duty to maintain the parts of the tenement that provide support and shelter. If you cannot agree, then there are a number of options you can take yourself or with legal help. Learn more about your options.
What does a factor do?
A factor is employed by the owners of a building to manage the common parts. The factor is there to help owners keep their building up to standard and they work to a legal code. Find out more about factors.
What can we do to keep our tenement building in good condition?
Every tenement is different, however, creating a list of areas to check regularly, such as the common stair, windows, and gutters is a good starting point. Find out more about taking care of your building type.
Recent articles
Response to Cladding Bill Consultation
The Scottish Government has published a consultation to their proposed Cladding Bill, which seeks to address a number of issues related owners manging the issue of cladding in certain buildings in Scotland.
For sale: the Tenement Handbook
Did you know that Under One Roof originated from The Tenement Handbook: A Practical Guide to Living in a Tenement? The book was published in 1993, written by our founders John Gilbert and Annie Flint, and provided everything someone living in a tenement flat would need to know about their building. This book became the Under One Roof website.
Tenement Town: Edinburgh’s Victorian history hidden in its doorways
Diarmid Mogg is the founder and curator of the project Tenement Town, a website where he posts photographs of old tenement doorways in Edinburgh and the stories of the people who once lived there.
What is the best way to go about installing solar panels on my tenement building?
Installing solar panels is one way to reduce your energy bills and the carbon footprint of your property. However, for tenement flat owners, there are a number of things to consider and certain steps that need to be taken before installing solar panels on the roof of your building.
The Repairing Standard and upcoming changes
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced a series of updates to the existing Repairing Standard that will be enforceable from 1st March 2024. The Repairing Standard covers the legal and contractual obligations of private landlords to ensure their property or properties meet the minimum physical standard of repair.
Top tips for winter-proofing your tenement building
During autumn and winter, tenement buildings and flats often face more common maintenance issues. Keep reading to find out what to look out for to protect your property and maintain its value this winter.